2022 Honda Accord Hybrid And Smart Key Instructions

Innovative keys and smart keys make the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid stand out. They add a level of convenience and security to an already amazing list of features. The standard keyless entry system makes it easy to get into the car, and the push-button ignition makes starting the hybrid engine even easier. In addition, the Accord Hybrid has a smart key system that makes it easier to get in and give you more control. The driver can unlock the doors, start the engine, and even open the trunk from a distance with this smart key, which is very convenient. As well as the smart key system, there are also more advanced features like walk-away auto-lock that make sure the car is safely locked when the driver walks away. This makes driving easier and safer overall. In conclusion, the 2022 Honda Accord Hybrid’s key and smart key technologies work well with its advanced features and eco-friendly performance, making it a well-rounded and easy-to-use midsize hybrid car that stands out.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key

All the keys have an immobilizer system. The immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle theft.
Immobilizer System
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the keys:

• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the battery.

If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power system may not activate, and the remote transmitter may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the remote engine start.

Remote Engine Start 

This vehicle comes with the following key: Use the key to turn the power system on and off, lock and unlock all the doors and the fuel fill door, and open the trunk.

Built-in KeyThe built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the doors when the keyless remote battery becomes weak and the power door lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall the built-in key, push the built-in key into the keyless remote until it clicks.

Key Number Tag

Contains a number that you will need if you purchase a replacement key.

Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot activate the power system, contact a dealer.

Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength

Communication between the keyless remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless remote’s battery. Battery life is about two years, but this varies depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing it near electrical appliances such as televisions and personal computers.

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote when locking/unlocking the doors and fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and fuel fill door, opening the trunk, or activating the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:

• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door-activated position, the interior lights come on when you unlock the doors.
No doors opened: The light fades out after 30 seconds.
Doors relocked: The light goes off immediately.

Interior Lights 

Using the Keyless Access SystemWhen you carry the keyless remote, you can lock/unlock the doors and fuel fill door, and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors and fuel-fill door within a radius of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door handle.

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access system, the doors and trunk will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
The keyless access system will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.

• Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.
• Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else with the keyless remote is within range.
• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if the keyless remote is within range.
• If you grip a front door handle or touch a door lock sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be slow to respond or may not respond by locking or unlocking the doors.
• After locking the door, you have up to two seconds during which you can pull the door handle to confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait at least two seconds before gripping the handle, otherwise, the door will not unlock.

Locking the doors and the trunk

Touch the door lock sensor on the front door.
Some exterior lights flash; the beeper sounds; all the doors and fuel fill door, and trunk lock; and the security system sets.

Unlocking the doors and the trunk

Grab the driver’s door handle:

• The driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.
• Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

• All the doors unlock.
• Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds twice.

Press the trunk release button:

• The trunk unlocks and opens.
• Some exterior lights flash twice and the beeper sounds.
  Using the Trunk Release Button 

Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock®)

When you walk away from the vehicle with all doors closed while carrying the keyless remote, the doors will automatically lock. The auto lock function activates when all doors are closed, and the keyless remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the outside door handle.
Exit the vehicle while carrying a keyless remote and close the door(s).

1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of the vehicle.
   • The beeper sounds; the auto-lock function will be activated.
2. Carry the keyless remote beyond about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain outside this range for 2 or more seconds.
   • Some exterior lights flash; the beeper sounds; all doors will then lock.

The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory default setting. The auto lock function can be set to ON using the audio/information screen.
If you set the auto-lock function to ON using the audio/information screen, only the keyless remote that was used to unlock the driver’s door prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.
Customized Features

After the auto-lock function has been activated, when you stay within the locking/unlocking operation range, the indicator on the keyless remote will continue to flash until the doors are locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the operation range, the doors will automatically lock approximately 30 seconds after the auto-lock function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto-lock function activates beeper sounds, the auto-lock function will be canceled.

Under the following circumstances, the auto-lock function will not activate:

• The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
  • The beeper will not sound.
• The keyless remote is taken out of its operational range before all the doors are closed.
  • The beeper will sound.

To temporarily deactivate the function:

1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate the lock as follows:
   Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
   • The beeper sounds and the function is deactivated.

To restore the function:

•  Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock function.
• With the keyless remote on you, move out of the auto lock function operation range.
• Open any door.

The auto lock function does not operate when any of the following conditions are met.

• The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
• A door or the hood is not closed.
• The power mode is set to any mode other than OFF.
• The keyless remote is not located within a radius of about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get out of the vehicle and close the doors.

Auto lock function operation stop the beeper
After the auto-lock function has been activated, the auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for approximately two seconds in the following cases.

• The keyless remote is put inside the vehicle through a window.
• You are located too close to the vehicle.
• The keyless remote is put inside the trunk.
  If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are carrying the keyless remote. Then, open/close a door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper sounds once.

Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
Customized Features

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so the operating range may vary depending on the surroundings.

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote transmitter only when the power mode in VEHICLE OFF.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works varies, the battery is probably low.

If the LED does not come on when you press a button, the battery is dead.
Replacing the Remote Battery 

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
Customized Features

Locking the doorsPress the lock button.

Once:

• Some exterior lights flash, all the doors and fuel fill door lock, and the security system sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first push):

• The beeper sounds and verifies the security system is set.

Unlocking the doors

Press the unlock button.

Once:

• Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door and fuel fill door unlock.

Twice:

• The remaining doors unlock.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

If the lock or unlock button of the remote does not work, use the key instead.
Fully insert the key and turn it.

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the other doors and fuel fill door lock at the same time. When unlocking, the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
Customized Features 

Locking a Door Without Using a Key

If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using the key, you can lock the door without it.

 Locking the front doors
Push the lock tab forward 1 or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction 2, and close the door.

Locking the rear doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle.

Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

Using the Lock Tab

• Locking a door
  Push the lock tab forward.
• Unlocking a door
  Pull the lock tab rearward.

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all the other doors and fuel fill door lock at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

Pull the front door inner handle.

• The door unlocks and opens in one motion.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other doors and fuel-fill doors.
To avoid all the doors unlocking use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock, then lock again before opening the door.

This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to unlock all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to OFF using the audio/information screen.
Customized Features 

The front door inner handles are designed to allow front-seat occupants to open the door in one motion. However, this feature requires that front seat occupants never pull the front door inner handle while the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where childproof door locks are provided.
Childproof Door Locks 

Using the Master Door Lock Switch

Press the master door lock switch in as shown to lock or unlock all the doors and fuel fill door.

When you lock/unlock either front door using the master lock switch, all the other doors and fuel fill door lock/unlock at the same time.

Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the unlock position, lower the rear window, put your hand out of the window, and pull the outside door handle.

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Setting the Childproof Door Locks

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position, and close the door.

When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.

You can turn off or change to another auto door locking/unlocking setting using the audio/information screen.
Customized Features 

Auto Door Locking

Drive lock mode
All doors lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

Auto Door Unlocking

Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

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